抚恤金

撫恤金

fǔxùjīn

noun #20,037

Measure Word

一笔抚恤金 bǐ

Meanings

1 compensation payment (for injury or death)
2 relief payment
3 pension for bereaved dependents

Characters

to comfort / to console

to show sympathy / relief

gold / money / payment

Examples

政府向牺牲士兵的家属发放抚恤金。

Zhèngfǔ xiàng xīshēng shìbīng de jiāshǔ fāfàng fǔxùjīn.

The government pays compensation to the families of fallen soldiers.

她每月领取一笔抚恤金。

Tā měi yuè lǐngqǔ yī bǐ fǔxùjīn.

She receives a relief payment each month.

Tips

usage

抚恤金 specifically refers to payments made to survivors or dependents of someone who died or was seriously injured in service (military, public service). It differs from general compensation 赔偿金 in having this condolence/welfare connotation.

Stroke Order

抚 fǔ

恤 xù

金 jīn